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отставка

Translation of отставка

resignation

Meaning of отставка

Russian

Добровольный уход с должности.

English

the act of officially telling your employer that you are leaving your job

отставка

Transcription and pronunciation of отставка

отста́вка

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɐtˈstafkə]
In Latin letters
otstavka

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  1. The minister announced his resignation on Monday morning.

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    Министр объявил о своей отставке в понедельник утром.

  2. After the scandal, the director handed in her resignation.

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    После скандала директор подала в отставку.

отставка synonyms

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What's the difference between отставка, увольнение по собственному желанию, and увольнение

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увольнение по собственному желанию

Ordinary workers leaving a job: the official phrase.

Advanced: broader words

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увольнение

Broader: leaving a job, or being fired.

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отставка belongs to the topic "Employment and HR Documents →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does отставка mean?

the act of officially telling your employer that you are leaving your job

How do you pronounce отставка?

отставка is pronounced [ɐtˈstafkə], in Latin letters “otstavka”.

How is отставка used in a sentence?

The minister announced his resignation on Monday morning. Translation: Министр объявил о своей отставке в понедельник утром.

Is отставка part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?

Yes, отставка (resignation) can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is отставка part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, отставка (resignation) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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